Ford Hires Former BWM Executive
As Premier Automotive Vice President

DEARBORN, Mich. -- Former BMW executive Wolfgang Reitzle has been named group vice president of the newly created Premier Automotive Group of Ford Motor Co.

In his new role, Mr. Reitzle will oversee Ford's luxury brands world-wide. The new group includes Aston Martin, Jaguar, Volvo and Lincoln. He also is expected to become chairman of Jaguar Cars Ltd. and chairman of Volvo Cars, which Ford bought in February, pending approvals. Mr....